A rare surf brawl breaks out at Steamer Lane when a fired-up local confronts Sandro Santiago, a 6th degree BJJ black belt, ...

The eminent surf historian has a point. Love it, or loathe it, localism is an intrinsic part of the surfing ecosystem. In some spots, it works way, way better than others. At these waves, the chance ...

In recent years, the upscale Southern California hamlet of Palos Verdes Estates became ground zero for the debate surrounding surf localism. A local surf gang, dubbed the “Bay Boys,” had reigned ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Don’t live here, don’t surf here.” Photo: Screenshot//Trailer When I sat in a theater to watch The Surfer, my initial reaction ...